Hillary B. Smith Returning to 'General Hospital' as Nora Buchanan

Hillary B. Smith is making a return visit to General Hospital as Nora Buchanan, her longtime One Life to Live character.

Smith last appeared in 2017, representing Valentin and Olivia Jerome. This time around, she will have a new client.

GH announced the news by posting a photo of the actress on set with James Patrick Stuart (Valentin).

Nora Is Back! Hillary B. Smith to Play 'One Life Live' Character on 'General Hospital'!

Hillary B. Smith will be playing her beloved One Life to Live character,
Nora, on General Hospital.

Emmy winning actress Hillary B. Smith, who played Nora Buchanan for years on ABC soap opera One Live to Live, will be reprising the beloved character on General Hospital.

Executive Producer Frank Valentini revealed the new Tuesday night on Twitter.

No word yet on the length of the stint, but Smith’s casting marks the first time a from One Life to Live or All My Children has appeared on General Hospital since ABC regained the rights to the shows after its protracted legal battle with Prospect Park.

Watch Valentini's video reveal below.

Hillary B. Smith Representing 'A Million Happy Nows' in Harrisburg's Walk to End Alzheimer's

The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place in Harrisburg on Saturday, September 20 on City Island. The event raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Actress and producer Hillary B. Smith, who starred for over 20 years as Nora Buchanan on One Life to Live after a successful run as Margo Hughes in As the Worlds, will be in Harrisburg, serving as captain of team "A Million Happy Nows." The team is named for a film that she is acting in and producing with Crystal Chappell.

In A Million Happy Nows, veteran actress Lainey Allen (Chappell) is tired of being sidelined for younger talent on the soap she has starred in for twenty years. Coupled with finding it harder to retain her lines, she decides not to renew her contract, and she and her publicist and partner, Eva Morales (Jessica Leccia), move to their weekend house overlooking the ocean on the Central California coast. The move highlights some small changes in Lainey’s personality – mild depression that Eva puts down to leaving the show. But when Lainey starts to forget more than can be attributed to stress, Eva insists on a visit to the doctor.

Hillary B. Smith Talks BEACON HILL on WE LOVE SOAPS TV

BEACON HILL Supervising Producer Hillary Bailey Smith.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.13), Roger Newcomb traveled to the set of an east cost photo shoot for upcoming web series BEACON HILL, a Open Book Productions and Bella Books political drama premiering on March 5.

Watch our new episode below as we speak with BEACON HILL Supervising Producer Hillary B. Smith, who has won both a Daytime Emmy and an Indie Series Award in her career. Smith talks about working for Open Book Productions, her role as supervising producer, and what life is like for for an actress over 40. She also tells us why a memoir may not be in her future.

Scott Bryce Previews BEACON HILL on WE LOVE SOAPS TV

Scott Bryce previews BEACON HILL.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.12), Roger Newcomb traveled to the set of an east cost photo shoot for upcoming web series BEACON HILL, a Open Book Productions and Bella Books political drama premiering on March 5.

Watch our new episode below as we speak with two-time Emmy-nominated actor/director/producer Scott Bryce about his role as "Senator Tom Wesley" on BEACON HILL. Bryce talks about the advantages of doing a web series versus network TV or film, what it's like working for executive producer Crystal Chappell, and how much he loves working with the actresses that played his AS THE WORLD TURNS sister, including BEACON HILL supervising producer Hillary Bailey Smith.



For more information on BEACON HILL, visit beaconhilltheseries.com.

RELATED:
- Crystal Chappell & Tina Sloan Preview BEACON HILL on WE LOVE SOAPS TV
- Alicia Minshew Previews BEACON HILL on WE LOVE SOAPS TV
- BEACON Hill Set To Premiere March 5th, Will Use Subscription Model

SNEAK PEEK: ONE LIFE TO LIVE Season Finale Streams Monday, August 19th

Photo Credit: The OnLine Network

The first season finale of Prospect Park/The OnLine Network's ONE LIFE TO LIVE streams on Monday, August 19 via Hulu, Hulu Plus and iTunes.

This season of OLTL wraps as the entire town of Llanview attends the annual Man of the Year Gala. Viki and Dorian, co-chairs of the planning committee, hope that the event will go off without a hitch. However, with the conflicts between many of the characters brewing to the surface, that looks nearly impossible. Fireworks explode and it all comes to a head with the shocking return of a fan favorite in a big way.

Fan favorites Viki (Erika Slezak), Nora (Hillary B. Smith) and Blair (Kassie DePaiva) have a jaw-dropping moment in the finale. What, or who, do they see?

Check out a sneak peek scene below featuring Cutter (Josh Kelly) and Nikki (Jenni Farley):

NEWS: Daytime Emmy Reaction, Ingo Survives, Gary Carr Joins DOWNTON ABBEY, Cady McClain, Hillary B. Smith

ALL MY CHILDREN, ONE LIFE TO LIVE Return 2 Years After Cancellation — Online
Naturally television executives are trying to downplay the potential threat to their industry. While conceding that we are experiencing "an evolution of the viewing mechanism," Sony Pictures Television senior executive programming vice president Steve Kent insisted to Variety that "people have long predicted the demise of network television, but it still exists and will for the foreseeable future."

According to Greg Meng, one of the executive producers for DAYS OF OUR LIVES (which is produced by Sony Pictures Television), while network insiders had nothing but the best wishes for this project, they were confident that "these shows won't be competitive with us."

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (January 13-19, 2013); DEVANITY No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for web series that aired January 13-19, 2013. The latest episode of DEVANITY was voted the favorite of our readers this week, followed by the season finale of FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES, and new episodes of RED CIRCLES, MY STORY and THE PLAYHOUSE.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

WATCH: FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES Season Finale

In the second season finale of FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES, Barb (Tara Chocol-Joyce) has a big suprise for Ellie (Hillary B. Smith), and Shara (Diane Delano) and Stella (Kitty Swink) find themselves on the sane side of the road. Christian LeBlanc from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS guest stars. Watch the episode below:

ISA4 Spotlight: FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES

Stars from TV, Broadway and The Web will come together on February 19 at ISA4: the 4th Annual Indie Soap Awards in order to celebrate and honor the very best of the rapidly-growing indie series genre. As we countdown to the big night, We Love Soaps will be spotlighting the nominated series and asking producers to tell us their favorite episode of the past year.

We kick off this special ISA4 series with comedy smash FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES, which is nominated for seven awards:

BEST WEB SERIES (COMEDY)
BEST ACTRESS (COMEDY) - Hillary B. Smith
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (COMEDY) - Diane Delano
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (COMEDY) - Robert Maffia
BEST WRITING (COMEDY) - Julie A. Smith & Donna Hurst
BEST ENSEMBLE (COMEDY)
BEST GUEST APPEARANCE (COMEDY) - Michele Lee

Showrunner Julie A. Smith chose the first episode of Season 2 as her favorite.

RESULTS: Indie Soap Best of the Week Poll (December 30, 2012-January 5, 2013); THE GROVE No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for web series that aired December 30, 2012-January 5, 2013. The series premiere of THE GROVE was voted as the favorite of our readers this week, followed by the latest episodes of LEAVING EDEN, FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES and LENOX AVENUE.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

WATCH: Christian LeBlanc Is FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES

FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES is nominated for seven Indie Soap Awards this year. And the show just keeps getting better. In the just released new episode, Bruce (Christain LeBlanc) fails miserably as he tries to mend the bridge with Vince (Robert Maffia). Watch it below:

WATCH: Christian LeBlanc Debuts On FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES

Robert Maffia, Hillary B. Smith and Christian LeBlanc

FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES scored seven nominations for the 4th Annual Indie Soap Awards on Monday. On Wednesday, the hit web series released released its latest episode, "Oh Brother," which features THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Emmy winner Christian LeBlanc.

Watch below as Stella (Kitty Swink) and Shara (Diane Delano) share an akward moment, and Vince's brother (LeBlanc) stops by unexpectedly.

RESULTS: Indie Soap Best of the Week Poll (December 2-8, 2012); THE PLAYHOUSE No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for December 2-8, 2012. The latest episode of THE PLAYHOUSE was voted as the favorite of our readers followed by new episodes of THE CAVANAUGHS, RED CIRCLES, CHRIS & JOSH and FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

WATCH: "They Killed Our Soap" On FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES

The highly entertaining second season of indie hit FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES continues this week with a fantastic new episode, "They Killed Our Soap." Barb (Tara Chocol Joyce) has a bad feeling about Ellie (Indie Soap Award winner Hillary B. Smith) and Shara (Indie Soap Award winner Diane Delano) receives a disturbing text about her "story." Daytime fans will not want to miss this one, especially if you loved ONE LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN. Watch below:

WATCH: FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES Season 2 Premiere - Michele Lee & Bobbie Eakes Debut!

The much-anticipated Season Two premiere of FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES, starring Indie Soap Award winners Hillary B. Smith and Diane Delano, is here! In the episode titled "MOM's here!" written by Julie A. Smith and Donna Hurst, Eleanor (Michele Lee) and Janice (Bobbie Eakes) come to town to comfort Jesse (Kelsey Robinson) and share some good but unexpected news with the family.

Watch it below:

50 Greatest Soap Couples: #12 Tom & Margo From AS THE WORLD TURNS

COUPLE: Tom Hughes & Margo Montgomery
SHOW: AS THE WORLD TURNS
RANK: 12
PLAYED BY:
Tom: Justin Deas, Jason Kincaid, Gregg, Marx, Scott Holmes
Margo: Margaret Colin, Hillary B. Smith, Ellen Dolan, Glynnis O'Connor
YEARS: 1980-2010

STORY:
Margo was a nurse when she arrived in Oakdale.  She quickly became involved with the newly married James Stenbeck.  Tom had moved to Sweden to investigate Stenbeck (Anthony Herrera) after Barbara Ryan (Colleen Zenk) dumped him at the altar to be with James.  When Tom returned he became entangled in Margo's life in many ways, including forcing her mother, Lyla, to reveal that John Dixon was Margo's biological father.  Tom began dating Margo's aunt, Maggie, but his attraction to Margo would soon become strong.  Margo eventually freed herself from the clutches of James and got to know Tom better while working at his family's law firm.   It wasn't long before they began a series of adventures around the world while investigating the notorious Mr. Big (Brent Collins) and his connection to James.  On June 1, 1983, Tom and Margo called their friends and family to the park for an impromptu, come-as-you-are wedding which was both funny and poignant.

CLASSIC CLIP: Bo & Nora's Rock 'n' Roll Wedding on ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Bo and Nora were married on ONE LIFE TO LIVE on June 1-2, 1995 and Little Richard was there to celebrate with the happy couple. Watch the clips from their rock 'n' roll wedding below:

50 Greatest Soap Couples: #21 Bo & Nora From ONE LIFE TO LIVE

COUPLE: Bo Buchanan & Nora Hanen
SHOW: ONE LIFE TO LIVE
RANK: 21
PLAYED BY:
Bo: Robert S. Woods
Nora: Hillary B. Smith
YEARS: 1992-2012

STORY:
After Bo's wife, Sarah, was killed in a hit and run accident , Bo worked closely with Nora to try to find the driver.  They slowly started falling in love but Nora revealed that she thought she might have been the driver.  Bo eventually proved she didn't do it and proposed to Nora.  Nora was diagnosed with a brain tumor but was able to recover and the two of them were married.

NEWS ROUNDUP: SAG-AFTRA 'Message F---in' Delivered'; Hillary B. Smith Among Hollyweb Winners; Gay Cowboy Mark Deklin

Ex-AFTRA President to Merger Opponents: 'Message F---in' Delivered'
That 82 percent is "a major 2-by-4 across the mule's head," John Connolly told THR.

Second man arrested in EASTENDERS' Gemma McCluskie murder probe
Detectives investigating the killing detained a 35-year-old man on Friday on suspicion of being concerned in the murder. Today, he was released on police bail pending further inquiries until a date in May.